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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-05 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD JUNE 05, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:05 P.M. , Monday, June 15, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal building by Chairman Ernest. Other members present were Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien (alternate), Messrs. Ron Henson, Richard McNeese, Leon Hogg, and Jerry Robinson (alternate). Also present were Rick Herold, Park Director and Ann Hajek, recording secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Helen Lightbody. VISITORS Visitors attending the meeting were Mr. Butch Potvin and Mr. Bill Kirkley. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 01, 1989 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Marland Ernest reported that his areas of responsibility are J. A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park and Oakwood Terrace. The high waters have washed a lot of papers and trash in the creeks. The parks are in excellent shape and very active and busy. Marland inquired about responsibility for mowing and maintenance of Oakwood Terrace. Richard stated that we are only responsible for upkeep around equipment. The rest of the land is the responsibility of the school district. Mr. Ron Henson reported that he had looked at the new Recreation Center but it was not open when he went by. Ron stated that the City of Austin will be here to talk to the Park and Recreation Board and the BEE Committee sometime in August. Mrs. Helen Lightbody suggested combining the August Park and Recreation Board meeting with the August BEE meeting for the City of Austin presentation. Ron continued with the Tree Board report. Expenditures for April and May were $13,000. The year-to-date total is $43,000. This does not include water. We have already qualified again for Tree City. Mr. Jerry Robinson reported that Midway Park has been very busy. Field #2 was quite dry for the amount of rain we have had. He did not have a report on Blessing Branch. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes June 05, 1989 Page 2 Mrs. Helen Lightbody reported that she had been unsure exactly what areas to observe at Bear Creek and Lakewood. She said that Lakewood looked good. She inquired as to whether there was a lot of problems from the rain. Rick replied that they had experienced severe problems from the rain. He said that 1/4 mile of the jogging trail was washed. The Villages of Bear Creek also received severe problems and is expected to be closed for some time. Mr. Richard McNeese reported that his areas of responsibility are Westpark and Wilshire. Westpark looked very good and well maintained. Both speed limit signs have been stolen from Westpark. Wilshire was very busy due to the pool. There was some trash in the park from the main trash barrel. Mr. Leon Hogg reported that the 10k had 53 volunteers for 159 volunteer hours. The BEE Committee had 46 hours. Highway 10 had 49 hours. Previously unreported hours came to 380 hours. The year to date total is 6,608 1/2 hours. This amounts to a savings (at $5.00 per hour) of $33,042.50. Leon stated that his parks are Del Norte and Van Riet. He reported that five lights were out at Westpark. It is hoped that some of the lighting can be redone. He stated that some of the lights have plastic covers on them. This is so they cannot be damaged by B.B. guns. Leon said that Van Riet looks fine. He mentioned that it looks like there may be a drainage problem beginning at Del Norte. He also remarked that there are some stairs that may be a liability problem that were placed over the wall near the James Robison offices. Also, the putting green has been used as a driving range. Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien reported on her areas, Villages of Bear Creek and McCormick Parks. She was not able to get out to McCormick Park. She did mention that there is a light pole down at J. A. Carr Park. NEW BUSINESS I. PARK DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Villages of Bear Creek Park Grant Land Donation process is still in Sunbelt's court. The contract has not been submitted yet but will be soon. We can submit it and if the land donation does not come through the contract will be torn up. Rick stated that the Villages of Bear Creek jogging trail is not maintained by the city but rather by The Villages of Bear Creek Homeowner's Association. He mentioned that he and Jimmy Beck went to the National Wildflower Research Center in Austin. They attended an open house on a Saturday and had a nice talk with Lady Bird Johnson. They have a lot of good information on native Texas plants. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes June 05, 1989 Page 3 The Fort Worth Working Connection will be providing 12 employees this summer. Jerry Massey will be the leading supervisor. The first project will be the the drainage ditch on Midway Road. Next they will be working on all of the right-of-ways. A parcel of land at Fuller-Weiser and Hwy. 183 has been found which should be an outstanding location for a driving range. The land, which is 9.42 acres, is owned by Mr. Levin J. Van Riet. We will be able to lease the land for $800 a month on a month-to-month basis. The city will not waive any Planning & Zoning requirements so it will take a bit longer than expected to get the project off the ground. The land is not platted so we will have to do that. We could go to the Council and ask for seven variances but we do not want to do that. We feel that a driving range is a need that is not currently being met in this area. There is still nothing established on the grand opening of Midway Recreation Center. II. INPUT FROM VISITORS Mr. Butch Potvin of the Euless Athletic Association commended Rick Herold on doing such a great job on the ball fields. Butch also asked the Board for their support in going before the City Council for permission to hold a carnival at Midway Park. The proposed date for this carnival is July 8, 1989. It would run from approximately 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The carnival will be a fund raiser for the Association. A motion was made by Mr. Leon Hogg for the Board to support the Euless Athletic Association in their endeavors. Mr. Richard McNeese seconded it. The motion was carried. III. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Due to the absence of Mrs. Julia Wakeley, Ann Hajek presented Mrs. Wakeley's report. Attendance for the month of May was: Gym 3,132, Ruth Millican Center 165, and Simmons Center 185 for a total of 3,482. The attendance for May 1988 was: Gym 3,127, Ruth Millican Center 225, and Simmons Center 3,127 for a total of 3,562. There were 163 runners and 53 volunteers at this year's 10k. Simmons building had 11 rentals. Bear Creek Pavillion was reserved 12 times. J. A. Carr Park Gazebo was used 6 times and Del Norte was reserved twice. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes June 05, 1989 Page 4 Spice of Life Band performed three times in May. One of these performances was in Haltom City for the second part of their Battle of the Bands. This performance was video taped. The tape should be available through the Recreation Department for $5.00. They only have one gig scheduled for June so far. Program registration is going well. There have been over 100 registrants after just one week of registration. Registration will run for one more week. The first women's basketball league will begin this summer. It is N.C.A.A. sanctioned so that college players may participate thus bringing a higher quality of play to the league. Over 100 players are expected which should make it the largest women's basketball league in the metroplex. South Euless and Wilshire pools opened May 29 and should remain open until September 4. Sign-ups for swim lessons have been excellent. Lessons begin next week. Spring softball leagues will finish up this month. The city-wide post-season tournament is scheduled for June 24 with each division's top teams advancing to T.A.A.F. Regional Tournaments in July. Euless will host T.A.A.F. Regional Tournaments on July 8 and 22 and will host the T.A.A.F. Coed State Tournament August 26 and 27. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT None. V. INPUT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS None. FURTHER BUSINESS Chairman Ernest read a letter that was sent to Mr. Tom Hart from Donald Booth of The Source Associates, Inc. The letter commended Rick Herold and his staff on the Lawn and Garden Show. Rick mentioned that the video tape of the show should be ready by next month. Marland suggested that the July meeting by cancelled due to the July 4th holiday. Also, the August meeting is tentatively scheduled to be with the Tree Board visitors from Austin and the BEE Committee. Mrs. Helen Lightbody inquired as to whether any study was being made within the city concerning land available for future development. Rick Herold stated that Schrickel and Rollins looked at all available land. Rick also said that the 40 acres across from the Villages of Bear Creek would be an important piece of land for parks growth. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes June 05, 1989 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with a closing prayer by Chairman Ernest. /' irman Att